Vulnerability Description
The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.10 and 3.6.x before 3.6.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.5, uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per browser session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track a user, or trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, by calculating the seed value, related to a "temporary footprint" and an "in-session phishing attack."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0.4 |
References
- http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043369.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043405.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-07/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40326
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40401
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40481
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100091069
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-930-1
- http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=21290016
- http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_witho
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:125
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-33.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0500.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0501.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5913?
CVE-2008-5913 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.10 and 3.6.x before 3.6.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.5, uses a random number generator that is seeded only ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5913?
CVE-2008-5913 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5913?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.